
Mad Dog Coll
1961

Representation Score
Minimal
1960
ApprovedDirector
Stuart Rosenberg, Burt Balaban
Runtime
103 minutes
Average Rating
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Murder, Inc. is a historical crime drama set in the 1930s that upholds the social structures of that time. It emphasizes the traditional power dynamics and ethnic composition of the era's criminal syndicates. The film does not challenge these norms or explore diverse identities. Instead, it presents a straightforward account of organized crime that aligns with the societal norms of its setting. While the film captures the ethnic specifics of the 1930s crime syndicates, it lacks multi-layered depth and fails to represent a wide range of underrepresented identities.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any queer narratives or characters with non-binary gender identities.
The story is dominated by male characters who hold positions of power. Female characters play minor supporting roles.
The cast primarily features white actors, reflecting the ethnic makeup of New York's criminal underworld in the 1930s, with Jewish and Italian-American characters.
The film focuses on the traditional crime syndicate structure of the 1930s, emphasizing the eventual restoration of legal order.
No visible or invisible disabilities are integrated into the character arcs. Characters are defined solely by the physical capabilities required for criminal activity.
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Official Synopsis
Chronicles the rise and fall of the organised crime syndicate known as Murder, Incorporated, focusing on powerful boss Lepke and violent hit man Reles.

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